CONFIRMATION

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

The SJB Confirmation Program prepares young people to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

SJB Confirmation One-Year Program

 Fridays • 6:30–8:45 PM

Confirmandi meet every Friday or as specified in the program schedule.


Registration Requirements

  • Student must be in 7th or 11th grade
  • Baptismal certificate
  • Catholic sponsor who is at least 16 years old, confirmed, and actively practicing the Catholic faith


PROGRAM CONTACT


For questions about the Confirmation Program,

 please contact:


Father Victor Trinidad
victor.trinidad@dsj.org

EMAIL FATHER VICTOR
  • PROGRAM SCHEDULE

    AUGUST 2026


    • Friday, August 28 — Information Night with Parents

    SEPTEMBER 2026

    • Friday, September 4 — Lesson 1: “Why Am I Here?” (Introduction)
    • Friday, September 11 — Lesson 3: “What’s Your Story, God?” (Salvation History)
    • Friday, September 18 — Lesson 4: “How Do I Know God Is Real?” (Divine Revelation)
    • Friday, September 25 — Lesson 5: “Who Is Jesus?” (The Person and His Mission)

    OCTOBER 2026


    • Friday, October 2 — What Is the Rosary? How Do We Pray It?
    • Friday, October 9 — Lesson 6: “Why Be Catholic?”
    • Friday, October 16 — Lesson 8: “How Do I Get There—Heaven?” (The Sacraments)
    • Friday, October 23 — Lesson 9: “When Did My Journey Begin?” (Baptism)
    • Friday, October 30 — Halloween Night

    NOVEMBER 2026


    • Friday–Sunday, November 6–8 — Confirmation Retreat (Mandatory). Drop-off is at 4:00 PM at Pavalkis Hall.
    • Friday, November 13 — Game Night
    • Friday, November 20 — Lesson 10: “Why Tell My Sins to a Priest?” (Reconciliation)
    • Tuesday, November 24 — Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Dinner Service

    DECEMBER 2026


    • Friday, December 4 — Lesson 13: “What Does the Holy Spirit Do for Me?”
    • Friday, December 11 — Lesson 14: “Why Have I Been Chosen?” (Confirmation)
    • Friday, December 18 — Christmas Celebration. Preparation begins at 5:00 PM, followed by the 7:00 PM Simbang Gabi Mass with families.

    JANUARY 2027


    • Friday, January 8 — Game Night
    • Friday, January 15 — Lesson 15: “Why Do I Have to Go to Mass?”
    • Friday, January 22 — Lesson 16: “What Does It Mean to Say ‘I Do’?” and Lesson 22: “Why Wait?” (Matrimony)
    • Saturday, January 23 — Walk for Life West Coast
    • Friday, January 29 — Leaders’ Retreat—No Meeting

    FEBRUARY 2027


    • Friday, February 5 — Lesson 18: “Are You Talking to Me?” (Prayer)
    • Wednesday, February 10 — Ash Wednesday
    • Friday, February 12 — Lesson 19: “Who Is Mary?”
    • Friday, February 19 — Lesson 20: “What Would Jesus Do?” (The Beatitudes as a Path to True Happiness)
    • Friday, February 26 — Lesson 21: “Do I Have What It Takes?” (Virtues)

    MARCH 2027


    • Friday, March 5 — Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM and Mass with families
    • Friday, March 12 — Taizé Practice
    • Friday, March 19 — Taizé Practice
    • Sunday, March 21 — Palm Sunday
    • Tuesday, March 23 — Taizé at 7:00 PM with families
    • Sunday, March 28 — Easter Sunday

    APRIL 2027


    • Friday, April 9 — Lesson 23: “How Do I Build the Kingdom?” (Volunteering and Ministry)
    • Friday, April 16 — Lesson 24: “Where Do I Go from Here?” (Continuing the Journey After Confirmation)
    • Friday, April 23 — Game Night

    DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED


    • Practice with Parents and Sponsors
    • Sacrament of Confirmation